Kiewit
Survey Designer/Technician – Heavy Civil
Position Overview
We are seeking highly skilled and motivated Survey CAD Technicians (Designers) to support our heavy civil construction teams, playing a critical role in supporting survey operations and infrastructure development across key projects in the following states: CO, MT, WY, ND, SD, IA, MN, NE, KS, MO, MS, TN and KY. Working within ProjectWise, AutoCAD, and Trimble Business Center, you will perform essential calculations for survey requests and 3D machine control, ensuring precision and accuracy in field layouts. Your responsibilities include maintaining files for utility locations, potholes, and as‑builts, designing layouts, and verifying designer CAD files against plan PDFs to ensure alignment and quality. Your work directly supports strategic infrastructure initiatives that enhance AI data center capacity, energy reliability, and community resilience. In New Mexico, our construction teams are expanding data center capabilities, building new electric distribution centers, and the first natural gas power station in Mississippi, as well as supporting roadway and bridge construction, and power plant projects across multiple states. Your contributions as a Survey CAD technician are vital to delivering reliable, future‑ready infrastructure across the central US region.
Requisition Information
Requisition ID: 178784
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Central District
Department: Surveying
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
District Overview Within Kiewit, we have many districts that support different portions of our business and operate in certain regions of the United States. For this role, reporting into the Central District, we operate in the central and south‑central regions of the United States. We build heavy civil and transportation projects, including highways, airports, mass transit systems, canals, dams and tunnels, as well as support site development for industrial projects like data centers, water treatment facilities and power. With one of the largest equipment fleets in the region, we can mobilize to any location as a full‑service construction team capable of self‑performing mass grading, drainage, bridge construction, aggregate production, paving, rail and utility construction.
Location We are looking for Survey Cad Technicians to support projects around Central US, which could include: CO, MT, WY, ND, SD, IA, MN, NM, NE, KS, MO, MS, TN and KY. Must be willing to travel to project sites as needed and visit our district office in Lone Tree Colorado occasionally for training and meetings. When assigned to a project site, we provide per diem and trips home.
Responsibilities
Previous land/construction survey or engineering experience a plus
Proficiency in CAD is required (at least one, all 3 is a plus)
Trimble Business Center
MicroStation
AutoCAD Civil 3D
Ability to read and interpret construction plans to generate
Field Layout (lines and points)
Estimates (takeoff for all disciplines)
3D models (surfaces, corridors, and structures)
Knowledge of field Survey procedures and equipment
Assist in remote support of
Data Collectors
Machine Control
Able to train in person or remote in CAD and survey equipment (DCs/Machines)
Survey crews
Engineers
Estimators
Must have solid written and verbal communication skills
Clear communication for remote support
Interact daily with
Estimators
Project management
Survey crews
Operations crews
Qualifications 3 years' experience in Construction Survey, Dimensional Control, Industrial Measurement, or a related field is required, performing related CAD tech functions as outlined above.
Must be able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry to perform calculations (area, volume, circumference, proportion, percentage).
Dynamic thinker with the desire to lead, motivate and mentor teams.
Self‑starter with the ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality and productivity.
Proficient computer knowledge including Microsoft Suite.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong work ethic with the ability to work individually and as a team; committed to working safe and getting the job done right the first time.
Must be willing to work 50‑60 hours per week, along with weekends. (We do pay overtime).
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regionally; accustomed to outdoor fieldwork in varied terrain and weather conditions.
Willing to travel as necessary to projects. We provide per diem and trips home, when long durations.
Other Requirements
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Compensation and Benefits Base Compensation: $73,000/yr – $76,000/yr. (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location). This posting will be active from: 12/11/2025 – 01/20/2026. We offer our full‑time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top‑tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Requisition Information
Requisition ID: 178784
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Central District
Department: Surveying
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
District Overview Within Kiewit, we have many districts that support different portions of our business and operate in certain regions of the United States. For this role, reporting into the Central District, we operate in the central and south‑central regions of the United States. We build heavy civil and transportation projects, including highways, airports, mass transit systems, canals, dams and tunnels, as well as support site development for industrial projects like data centers, water treatment facilities and power. With one of the largest equipment fleets in the region, we can mobilize to any location as a full‑service construction team capable of self‑performing mass grading, drainage, bridge construction, aggregate production, paving, rail and utility construction.
Location We are looking for Survey Cad Technicians to support projects around Central US, which could include: CO, MT, WY, ND, SD, IA, MN, NM, NE, KS, MO, MS, TN and KY. Must be willing to travel to project sites as needed and visit our district office in Lone Tree Colorado occasionally for training and meetings. When assigned to a project site, we provide per diem and trips home.
Responsibilities
Previous land/construction survey or engineering experience a plus
Proficiency in CAD is required (at least one, all 3 is a plus)
Trimble Business Center
MicroStation
AutoCAD Civil 3D
Ability to read and interpret construction plans to generate
Field Layout (lines and points)
Estimates (takeoff for all disciplines)
3D models (surfaces, corridors, and structures)
Knowledge of field Survey procedures and equipment
Assist in remote support of
Data Collectors
Machine Control
Able to train in person or remote in CAD and survey equipment (DCs/Machines)
Survey crews
Engineers
Estimators
Must have solid written and verbal communication skills
Clear communication for remote support
Interact daily with
Estimators
Project management
Survey crews
Operations crews
Qualifications 3 years' experience in Construction Survey, Dimensional Control, Industrial Measurement, or a related field is required, performing related CAD tech functions as outlined above.
Must be able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry to perform calculations (area, volume, circumference, proportion, percentage).
Dynamic thinker with the desire to lead, motivate and mentor teams.
Self‑starter with the ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality and productivity.
Proficient computer knowledge including Microsoft Suite.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong work ethic with the ability to work individually and as a team; committed to working safe and getting the job done right the first time.
Must be willing to work 50‑60 hours per week, along with weekends. (We do pay overtime).
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regionally; accustomed to outdoor fieldwork in varied terrain and weather conditions.
Willing to travel as necessary to projects. We provide per diem and trips home, when long durations.
Other Requirements
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Compensation and Benefits Base Compensation: $73,000/yr – $76,000/yr. (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location). This posting will be active from: 12/11/2025 – 01/20/2026. We offer our full‑time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top‑tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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